Graduate Pathway in Cybersecurity (Non-Background Program)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Students who successfully complete a Graduate Pathway program in cybersecurity are assured progression to a UAB graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 33 credit hour program
- 9-12 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 21-24 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 30 credit hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 21 credit hours remaining toward degree
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Program Details
Graduate Pathway in Cybersecurity (Non-Background Program)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field; 2.5 undergraduate GPA; Previous coursework required: Calculus I, Calculus IIEnglish Language Requirements
TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 56, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025/26 Academic Year
Fall semester dates: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
Spring semester dates: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 32,630.00
Approximate cost
$ 32,630.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
MA 125
Calculus I
4 Credit Units
CS 103/L
Intro to CS in Python with Lab
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
8 Credit Units
Semester 2
CS 250*
Discrete Structures
3 Credit Units
MA 126
Calculus II
4 Credit Units
CS 203
Object Oriented Programming
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
11 Credit Units
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableCyber Security (MS)
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses.
English level %: 80% minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements
Additional Information